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GM makes personnel changes for EV production

November 11, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The change to electrified transport has caused some major changes for General Motors in Michigan: About 3,000 employees, particularly powertrain engineers, are being moved from the Global Propulsion Systems Center in Pontiac to the GM Technical Center in Warren. Through this staff consolidation, General Motors is maneuvering themselves into a position to speed up the […]

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Mazda to market multiple EVs in China with Changan

November 9, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Mazda is planning to begin offering a series of electric vehicles in China starting in 2020 with their joint venture partner Changan. The vehicles will be a series of SUVs, for which Changan will manufacture the motors, batteries and other components, while Mazda is contributing the chassis. The recently announced plans for a fully electric […]

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Fiat Chrysler & Mitsubishi to sell GAC BEV

November 9, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

That Toyota and Honda will be selling electrified versions of the compact SUV Trumpchi GS4 by GAC under their own name is known. Now both Fiat Chrysler and Mitsubishi, who are both also partners with GAC in China, plan to follow the same strategy. This somewhat unusual strategy is being employed by the manufacturers to […]

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VW planning Polo-sized BEV for under €20,000

November 9, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The VW company is reportedly increasingly focusing on preparing their facilities in Germany for the planned electrification offensive. Now the Germans have announced that next to the I.D., which will run €25,000 at the basic price, they are planning an electric model which will retail for under €20,000. VW Utility vehicles is looking to manufacture […]

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Steve Hood to drive Ford’s electrification in Europe

November 8, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Ford has hired Steve Hood as the head of the electrified vehicle unit in Europe. In future, he will be responsible for the development of strategies, business models and plans for electrified vehicles and service on the continent. Previously, Hood was the head of marketing, sales and service at the joint venture between Ford and […]

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Tesla Model 3 to begin China rollout in March 2019

November 7, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla has informed first customers in China, that they can expect their Model 3 to be delivered in March 2019. This is limited to the long range model so far, which are still being imported, as the Tesla factory in Shanghai has not launched operation yet. The configurator for the Model will be launched in […]

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VW to gear up Emden factory for electric car production

November 6, 2018 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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Volkswagen is thinking to transform their Emden plant in Germany into an electric vehicle only factory. The next board meeting will decide about the next decade’s investments and large scale electrification is on top of the agenda. The option to build a battery cell factory there as well is on the table too. Volkswagen is […]

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VW to gear up Emden factory for electric car production

November 6, 2018 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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Chevrolet presents fully electric drag racer

November 3, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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The American automobile manufacturers have surprised with the presentation of a fully electric drag racer named COPO Camaro with 515 kW performance and an 800 volt architecture. Originally, the COPO Camaro special order models were introduced to the market 50 years ago. Now, a modern equivalent has joined the product line up for drag racers. […]

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Bentley considers offering first BEV by 2025

November 2, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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The British manufacturer is considering launching its first fully electric vehicle to help reduce it’s fleet emissions, as it is deemed that PHEVs alone will not suffice. Citing the increased legal barriers to emissions producing vehicles, the decision will fall within the year. Although Bentley has previously considered PHEVs the answer to reducing their carbon […]

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